The airport is expected to contribute $7.18 billion (27 billion riyals) annually to the non-oil GDP and is estimated to create 103,000 jobs. The King Salman International Airport also aims to accommodate up to 120 million travelers by 2030, 185 million travelers by 2050 and looks at a capacity to process 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050, SPA added.
“It will also include 12 square kilometers of airport support facilities, residential and recreational facilities, retail outlets, and other logistics real estate,” SPA said, adding that sustainability will be at the heart of the airport. “The new airport will achieve LEED Platinum certification by incorporating cutting edge green initiatives into its design and will be powered by renewable energy,” the report said.
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